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Anybody ever had Sciatica?

I've had it for the last couple weeks and it is driving me crazy. I was told not to work out during these couple weeks, but I work a manual labor job and it's hard not to be doing anything physical while working.

I've been doing stretches and took some muscle relaxers for about 3 days, but it's still lingering (fucking linger, man). Anybody else have any experience with this? Any tips?

Yes, it's happened to me a few times before. Not really anything you can do.

There's a channel the nerve runs in that protects it from the muscles, etc. Yours has rolled out of the channel. Until is rolls back in, its gonna hurt. At some point, it should correct itself, unless you've slipped a disk or something.

Yes, it's happened to me a few times before. Not really anything you can do.

There's a channel the nerve runs in that protects it from the muscles, etc. Yours has rolled out of the channel. Until is rolls back in, its gonna hurt. At some point, it should correct itself, unless you've slipped a disk or something.

At least that's what I was always told.

How long did it take for you? I read an article that said you should continue to exercise after a few days rest from the initial flare up. Did you work out at all or just wait it out?

I've had it for the last couple weeks and it is driving me crazy. I was told not to work out during these couple weeks, but I work a manual labor job and it's hard not to be doing anything physical while working.

I've been doing stretches and took some muscle relaxers for about 3 days, but it's still lingering (fucking linger, man). Anybody else have any experience with this? Any tips?

Yes, I had it bad back in 1999 when I was still sprinting competitively. Acupuncture cured it for me. You also have to lay off training for awhile though maybe that's not possible with your job.

For a cheap home remedy you could also try traumeel cream or castor oil. Though I find the castor oil works best for joints.

Good luck
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I usually get this when I haven't worked out for a LONG time and then I start squatting and dead lifting again. The last time I had it (I'm just telling you from my experience) I found that Ibuprofen and SLDL (stiff leg dead lifts) helped me as much as anything. Now whether that was in my head or what, I don't know. I just know the pain went away. Take that for what it's worth...

Also, foam rolling, or using a tennis ball helps. Look on youtube as there are some awesome stretches as well.